I Bought A $350,000 Rolls Royce Wraith About To Be SCRAPPED (5000 Miles From Home)
Summary
TLDRIn this detailed and engaging narrative, the protagonist Tarish embarks on an ambitious project to rebuild a Rolls-Royce Wraith, a luxury vehicle that was destined for the junkyard. The journey is filled with challenges, from sourcing rare and expensive parts to meticulously reassembling the car's complex components. Along the way, Tarish is joined by friends and fellow car enthusiasts, including Matt Armstrong and Sam, who lend their expertise and camaraderie to the task. The story unfolds with a mix of humor, technical insights, and the sheer joy of working on a high-end vehicle. As they navigate through the complexities of automotive restoration, the team also shares valuable lessons about the importance of patience, teamwork, and the thrill of bringing a once-wrecked beauty back to life. The narrative concludes with the successful restoration of the Rolls-Royce, highlighting the dedication and skill required to resurrect a luxury car and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Takeaways
- ๐ง The team is rebuilding a Rolls-Royce Wraith that was previously wrecked and bought by Matt Armstrong, who is known for rebuilding unique cars in the UK.
- ๐ฐ Matt had purchased another Rolls-Royce Wraith, fully functional, with the intention of using it for parts to fix the wrecked one, which Tarish thought was a 'dumb decision'.
- ๐ซ Tarish traveled 5,000 miles to prevent the perfectly running Rolls-Royce from being wasted and is determined to rebuild it.
- ๐ The Rolls-Royce Wraith is described as being very large, akin to the length of a school bus, with a luxurious interior and a four-seater layout.
- ๐ช The Rolls-Royce has unique 'Carriage doors' that open in a non-traditional way, and the missing door is noted as a problem that needs to be resolved.
- ๐ The engine is a BMW V12 with twin turbos, which Tarish initially describes as straightforward but later admits is one of the most complicated engines due to its complexity.
- ๐งน The interior of the Rolls-Royce is in good condition despite the car having 50,000 miles, and Tarish believes it can be restored to look brand new.
- ๐ฉ There is a significant challenge in finding replacement parts for the Rolls-Royce, with Tarish struggling to source parts and expressing shock at the high prices.
- ๐ก Tarish decides to buy a flood-damaged Rolls-Royce as a 'parts car' to help with the rebuild, named 'Agnes', which is found to be surprisingly clean and potentially useful.
- ๐ ๏ธ The team discovers that the original car had its mufflers deleted and shows signs of water damage, indicating that the rebuild will involve more than just replacing parts.
- โฑ๏ธ Tarish sets a deadline for the car's completion, aiming to have it done for a car event called 'Shedfest', which is less than a week away.
Q & A
What was the initial reason for Tarish's friend, Matt Armstrong, to buy another Rolls-Royce Wraith?
-Matt Armstrong bought another Rolls-Royce Wraith to take parts off in order to fix his wrecked car, which he considered a dumb decision.
How much did the Rolls-Royce Wraith cost that Matt Armstrong bought?
-The Rolls-Royce Wraith that Matt bought cost $700,000.
Why did Tarish travel across the ocean to rebuild the Rolls-Royce?
-Tarish traveled across the ocean to rebuild the Rolls-Royce because he couldn't let such an amazing car go to waste.
What is the distance Tarish flew to reach the car?
-Tarish flew 5,000 miles to reach the car.
What is the term for the type of doors that the Rolls-Royce Wraith has?
-The Rolls-Royce Wraith has Carriage doors, which open upwards.
What is the engine type of the Rolls-Royce Wraith that Tarish is rebuilding?
-The engine type of the Rolls-Royce Wraith is a BMW V12 with twin turbos.
Why did Matt buy a perfectly running Rolls-Royce Wraith to eventually junk?
-Matt bought a perfectly running Rolls-Royce Wraith to take parts off of it for his wrecked car and then planned to junk it.
What is the name of the person who helped Tarish with the Rolls-Royce Wraith?
-Sam Hard, a friend and used car dealer, helped Tarish with the Rolls-Royce Wraith.
What was the condition of the second Rolls-Royce Wraith that Tarish bought as a parts car?
-The second Rolls-Royce Wraith that Tarish bought was flood damaged and non-functional.
What is the name given to the flood-damaged Rolls-Royce Wraith?
-The flood-damaged Rolls-Royce Wraith was named Agnes.
What is the estimated horsepower of the tuned Rolls-Royce Wraith that Tarish is rebuilding?
-The tuned Rolls-Royce Wraith that Tarish is rebuilding has an estimated 750 horsepower.
What is the plan for the rebuilt Rolls-Royce Wraith named Sue?
-The plan for the rebuilt Rolls-Royce Wraith named Sue is to give it away to one of the viewers as she was originally meant to be sacrificed.
Outlines
๐ Introduction to the Rebuild Project
Tarish introduces himself and the project of rebuilding a wrecked Rolls-Royce Wraith, previously owned by a sneaker enthusiast. His friend Matt Armstrong had bought another Wraith to use for parts, which Tarish disapproves of. Tarish traveled 5,000 miles to save the car from being junked and shares his initial observations about the car's size and condition, noting the missing parts and the complexity of the BMW engine involved.
๐ง Assessing the Car's Condition and Parts Needed
Tarish and his cameraman Tommy discuss the condition of the Rolls-Royce, noting the missing door, subframe, and other parts. Tarish expresses his excitement about working on such a luxurious car and the challenge of finding and affording replacement parts. A sponsorship message for PDS debt is included, offering help for those struggling with debt. Tarish also interacts with Matt Armstrong, discussing the parts that have been taken from the car and the ones that are needed.
๐ The Challenge of Sourcing Rolls-Royce Parts
Tarish discusses the difficulty and high cost of finding Rolls-Royce parts, especially for a car that was manufactured in the UK. He explores the possibility of using BMW parts as substitutes due to their similarity but mentions the inflated prices when these parts are sold under the Rolls-Royce brand. Tarish also talks about the '25-year rule' that prevents him from taking the car to America and the plan to give the restored car away to a viewer.
๐ ๏ธ The Process of Disassembling and Preparing for Repair
Tarish details the process of disassembling the Rolls-Royce, including removing the wheels, exhaust, and interior components. He also discusses the complexity of the task due to the car's size and the unique design of its parts. Tarish humorously names the flood-damaged parts car 'Agnes' and outlines the plan to use parts from it to repair the main car, 'Sue'.
๐ง The Intricacies of Automotive Restoration Work
Tarish and his team face the challenges of automotive restoration, including removing and reinstalling subframes, dealing with hydraulic lines, and addressing the car's electronic systems. The team uses lifts and other equipment to maneuver the heavy components. Tarish also humorously discusses the differences in terminology between American and British English, particularly regarding car parts.
๐ Wrapping Up the Mechanical Work and Planning the Next Steps
With the mechanical work nearing completion, Tarish and his team install the subframes, reconnect the brakes, and prepare to put the wheels back on. They test the car's systems, including the engine and brakes, and express satisfaction with their progress. Tarish hints at potential issues with the car's electronics but remains optimistic about the restoration's success. The video concludes with plans to continue the restoration in the next episode, including a dyno test.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กRolls-Royce Wraith
๐กRebuilding
๐กSubframe
๐กHydraulic Hoses
๐กCarriage Doors
๐กBMW Engine
๐กFlood Damage
๐กMuffler Delete
๐กDrive Shaft
๐กLeicester
๐กMarcus Rashford
Highlights
Tarish travels 5,000 miles to rebuild a Rolls-Royce Wraith that was left for dead.
Matt Armstrong's decision to buy a second Rolls-Royce Wraith to use for parts is criticized as 'dumb'.
The Rolls-Royce Wraith, previously owned by a sneaker enthusiast, was wrecked and cost $700,000.
The car's size is compared to a school bus, emphasizing its large scale.
Tarish expresses excitement about the Rolls-Royce's carriage doors and their unique opening mechanism.
The BMW engine in the Rolls-Royce Wraith is praised for its layout, despite the narrator later admitting its complexity.
Tarish humorously admits his initial praise for the engine's simplicity was a lie, highlighting its V12 twin-turbo configuration.
The luxurious interior of the Rolls-Royce is described, with its black and red color scheme and piano black accents.
The discovery of holes in the umbrella, presumably made by Matt, adds a comedic touch to the narrative.
The challenge of finding and affording Rolls-Royce parts in the UK is discussed, with Tarish expressing frustration.
Tarish decides to source parts from a flood-damaged Rolls-Royce, referring to it as 'Agnes'.
The team's goal to have the Rolls-Royce Wraith completed by 'Shedfest' in less than a week is revealed.
The plan to give away the restored Rolls-Royce Wraith to a viewer is mentioned, emphasizing audience engagement.
Tarish humorously discusses the car's weight, comparing it to 50,000 kilos.
The complex process of removing the subframe is detailed, showcasing the technical challenges faced by the team.
The successful test of the Rolls-Royce's starlight headliner and the car's successful start are major milestones in the restoration.
The car's exhaust note, enhanced by a muffler delete, is likened to a 'tame tiger', highlighting the successful restoration of its performance.
Transcripts
how's it going guys my name is tarish
and I have a friend who made a really
dumb decision and his name is Matt
Armstrong you might know him for
rebuilding some pretty crazy cars in the
UK he recently bought a wrecked $700,000
Rolls-Royce Wraith previously owned by
some sneaker Enthusiast with the hopes
of rebuilding it but that wasn't the
dumb part in order to fix his wrecked
car Matt bought another perfectly
running Rolls-Royce Wraith to take parts
off and then and junk afterwards that's
right he was going to throw this car
away clearly I couldn't let such an
amazing car go to waste so I packed my
bags traveled across the ocean
determined to rebuild a Rolls-Royce that
was left for
dead I flew 5,000 Mi just for
this
oh this is good this this is good
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it is really large there's a lot of car
here it's like the length of a school
bus this is so insane now obviously it's
missing quite a lot but it's it's better
than I thought so this door uh this door
is missing and look how long it is I
mean you could you could like lay in
here here and man it there's so much
space in this car so this is a
four-seater layout and you can
definitely have two adults in the back
even though they probably won't have too
much Headroom but these doors are really
really cool because they open up this
way I think Rolls-Royce calls them
Carriage doors and uh if you open them
up while you're driving then I think you
probably di so the doors are missing
which is no problem well only one door
is missing that door is there uh the
rocker panel we have oh boy okay so
there's a lot of uh stuff missing there
uh I think they replace a subframe cuz
that subframe is toast so subframe we
have uh all the suspension the brakes
the hubs okay so we'll have to get that
the front end we're missing we're
missing an eye over here uh but hey
there's a grill that's nice okay so this
is a BMW engine which I definitely love
I love BMWs I love working on them
they're so so nice I mean everything
just look at the layout here everything
is straightforward you can see where
everything is it's easy to get to and
everything I just said is a complete Li
this is probably one of the most
complicated engines you can have uh this
is a V12 with twin turbos and if you can
tell me what anything is here then uh
leave it in the comments I don't know
what any of this does I assume this the
the intake manifold you have
intercoolers here you have a direct
injection system the spark plugs are
somewhere deep in there underneath these
airboxes so let's assume that this car
doesn't need any work because I don't
really feel like giving it a service uh
but as far as I can tell Matt said that
this car was tip toop it ran well and it
really and you know it pains me to say
because I think you shouldn't need to
buy a
car like this just to take it apart I
feel like you can definitely get all the
parts they're made here it should be
impossible for you not to find parts for
a car that's made in the country that
you're building it in check this
out
oh that's so luxurious this interior
looks fantastic it's black on red which
is the color of luxury and it has piano
black accents and it's really
quite in good shape now I think it's
like 50,000 Mi on this car and there is
a little bit of wear and tear on here
but to be honest this is not our biggest
concern right now I think this with some
leather cleaner and some tidying up
could be like it this thing would look
brand brand new oh look at
that ladies and gentlemen I have arrived
this is the part of the video where you
realize that tovaris does not know how
to use a umbrella you have to pull it
and
then oh
dude look at this this is there's holes
in it hold on can you see the holes
right here
look Matt put holes in my umbrella so I
couldn't use it it's supposed to Shield
rain from going down on your head and it
doesn't do that so I think they put on
some like BM W7 series subframe I know
they had to take apart the subframes the
jury's out on whether all the bolts are
underneath the car uh because I know
that they didn't really care about this
car but I care about this car so we're
going to make sure all the bolts are
back a lot of room for activities in
here this is uh well the trunk section I
know that they had some issue with this
especially these guys so these are the
trunk I guess struts and it looks like
they have coilovers like they're almost
like adjustable coilovers here um
there's probably a lot of spring tension
in here and uh when we have to put a
trunk back that's going to be a lot of
fun uh especially because I'm just here
by myself well I'm here with Tommy uh
the cameraman and uh that's pretty much
by yourself it's no well you know what
like we're going to we're going to do it
because this is Rolls-Royce I have never
had a car this luxurious like I've had
s-classes before this is the next step
up I am super excited excited because
like I have never thought I'd be a
Rolls-Royce person but here I am so high
school guidance councelor uh said I
would never amount to anything look at
me now
huh huh yeah yeah this bet bet you bet
you feel real dumb bet you feel real
stupid that's a pretty beefy
exhaust so I know this is probably going
to be quite light oh all right all right
so that's that's like a McLaren that is
okay that's
hey guys so I'm sitting in my new to me
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Matt took off a ton of stuff that I
can't see right now so I should probably
ask him what parts I'm going to need to
rebuild my Rolls-Royce because he's
rebuilding his Rolls-Royce let's go
check it out
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this is Mr Matt Armstrong and this is
the very famous uh mansuri wraith owned
by Marcus rashford um so this uh this
has some of my parts on it doesn't it I
don't know if you've
noticed oh has there been some damage on
this side uh no no not at all like it's
all OEM repair on this side yeah it
looks like it yeah for sure but there is
a slightly different color door ah this
is uh Sue's do
s door um nice color you I don't hope
you don't want it back uh no no you know
you keep it you keep I feel like yeah it
looks better on this car uh so we have
the coolant tank right here oh yeah I
stole that yeah I also stole the coolant
filler if you had a look at that yet uh
no no okay that's interesting when you
get to that part okay wonderful I know
the front subframe rear subframe that's
that's all gone uh so what what else we
have all the hydraulic hoses all that
stuff right yeah hydraulic hoses is um I
actually stole the anti- roll bar as
well okay I stole that okay and these
are hydraulic in these cars right yeah
yeah yeah apparently they're meant to be
bled but I I don't know how you do that
but good I'll figure that out yeah I
mean so will you we can figure it out we
can do it live we've got Sue door all
the electrics in the door as well okay
um wow that's dude that's so much
padding yeah everything
it's the world's heaviest door did this
not have any airbags go off oh yeah I
stole them you took it airbag yeah I
soole I stole your curtain airbag and I
stole your seat airbag all this damage
happened at 30 m hour yeah 30 maybe 25
these things are just really really
heavy they carry a lot of mass depends
what you hit it depends what you hit if
if you go 30 mph to a brick wall you're
doing a lot of yeah subframe okay mine
okay rear subframe um I took
no standard brakes oh okay I took all
this suspension on this side that's
that's now mine okay sweet uh I took
your boot okay Sweet Sue's boot Anna
took Sue's boot hinge okay because my
boot hinge was was bent so now check out
this wow one gray and one burgundy oh
one thing I need of Sue yeah uh is the
PlayStation 2 there's a PlayStation 2 in
here yes so there's a PlayStation 2
which like goes down here it's not
actually PlayStation I think it's an amp
it's like a brand new Rolls-Royce that
they put a 20-year-old video game system
in when you get to this point you'll
know exactly what I mean but it looks
like a PlayStation 2 um and I think I
did take the crash bar off I haven't put
that I haven't put that on yet but
there's a lot of stuff we took off and
you can see why it was well you you know
why it's it was worth it to get another
car to fix this one yeah it's quite a
lot I I can I imagine so is it really
that hard to to find Rolls-Royce Parts
it seems it it seems like this is where
they make them though it's it's like
going to America and be like oh yeah we
can't find Mustang parts yeah yeah it's
true actually but it's it is really
difficult to find I don't know why it's
so and when you do find them they're
extortionate they're so expensive and
you'll find as well a lot of the parts
which can come from a BMW and switch
over they're like 40% more expensive
from Rolls-Royce so okay sweet if you
get BMW parts it's always better but
cross reference him but everything on
this it should be like like similar to a
seven series but it seems like
everything on this car is just bigger
like by a little bit yeah yeah yeah yeah
that's it we already tried to cross
reference stuff and failed like I know
that you did the subframe or whatever
yeah the rear subframe was just like a
little bit short just a little bit
shorter yeah if I had a nickel for every
I don't know this is the good side oh
this is wow this is like this is a an
actual car look at that I'm here and we
have not a lot of time to do this uh so
I figure we can have a deadline for this
build now I know um shedfest is coming
up with auto Alex and I would like to
have Sue done for shedfest and that that
is in about how many weeks is that
that's in less than one
week okay I'll ring Men story now it
shouldn't be that hard it's not going to
have any Men story Parts it's all
Rolls-Royce it's fine let's Manor it's
so worth it but another thing I was I
was going to ask you about uh is is I
can't take this car home like I can't I
mean not this car but like I can't take
Sue home uh after we build it um because
of some stupid 25 year rule that I can't
take cool things to America um
but we should we should give that car
away cuz I know that you were talking
about that that's what yeah that was the
original plan with Sue Sue will be
resurrected she was sue the sacrifice
that's where her name come from so the
fact that now you are
bit late
reaction Sue is going to be resurrected
the new life for
Sue and I feel like it's only right it
should go to the viewers because really
it wasn't that was the end of a life but
to have a new life and then be able to
go back to the people that have watched
Su be sacrifice and then resurrected
again what a way to end it okay so not
only do I have to put a car together
that is uh that is completely taken
apart and uh we're kind of Unsure how
many parts we've taken off cuz I know
that you've taken off a lot of like
little little nickel and dime stuff yeah
we we were like we were considering
rebuilding Sue but now I'm glad that you
you doing it because I'm happy for it
but at the same time all the stuff that
we took off we know it's it's going to
be a nightmare to put back together yeah
so all I have to do is uh try to find
some very expensive very rare
Rolls-Royce Parts uh then put a car back
together in a matter of a few days and
uh while we're here why not modify it
we'll we'll probably modify it you know
make it a little bit
better oh oh and bang on the Rolls-Royce
we should make it sound like that we
should make it sound like that we need
mods yeah we need
improvements maybe color we are we
changing color I don't know I mean
listen I I just got here just got so we
can we can change color maybe some
wheels or whatever I think suggestions
in the comments suggestions in the
comments what this thing is going to
look like and what this thing is going
to perform like I don't even know how
much they make I know they have a V12
twin turbo how much horsepower do they
make do like 600 something I think
there's about 600 or something I think
on this one it's been tuned and it's 750
so like and it's like a th000 new me of
torque so I think if we can tune Sue as
well that it'll probably get more power
than this cuz this is like a mansouri
tune so it's got to be like warranty and
that type of stuff so okay so there but
there will be no warranty on Sue um
because we're building this in in a
matter of like 5 days so uh but we have
to make it so it is safe for people uh
we have to make it so it's reliable and
does everything a Rolls-Royce should do
uh so I got to get to work let's oh and
the best thing about Sue as well it's
also completely clean title wow yeah no
damage no accident nothing so that's wow
except for all the parts you took off
yeah is that yeah yeah it's okay yeah
except for except for it being a
complete shell okay we I got get to work
I got to get to
work I think I might be in trouble all
right so I have been in my hotel room
the entire day looking for parts and not
only is it super super hard to find
anything if I do find something it is
incredibly expensive let me show you
what I'm talking about so I'm on eBay
looking for for a Rolls-Royce WRA door
and check out these prices 6,500 bucks
with $500 shipping that's 7 Grand that
is only for the door skin has no door
handle no inner structure nothing this
also needs work it needs body work
there's scratches all over it and the
other listings aren't much better I
think I'm going to have to spend
somewhere like six grand just to get a
door that doesn't include anything else
the glass itself is like